Less than a month removed from one of the greatest World Cups in history, the English Premier League kicks off on Aug. 10.

England's top league is a 38-game roller coaster that goes all the way into May 2019. Manchester City ran away with the title last season, winning 32 games with four draws and just two losses – finishing with 100 points, a league record.

While City is the popular favorite to win again, no team has managed to repeat since Manchester United won three in a row from 2007 to 2009.

The USA TODAY Sports soccer staff gives its predictions for how the new season will shake out: